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The Daily Yonder

Rural Health Transformation Funds Go to Tech Companies for Innovations

The new fund will implement new technologies from health-focused startups in rural communities, but the strategy has its doubters.

Last Week in WTF: July 27-31

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The city of Port Townsend's main water supply, Lords Lake, through chain link and barbed wire.

Local News

Managing a City Water System Amidst a Confluence of External Forces

Climate change, a partnership with an Out-of-State-Owned Port Townsend Paper Mill and a long, aging pipeline present formidable challenges to providing affordable, safe drinking water.

The relatively empty council chambers as City Council and staff (including staff in upper left of photo) discuss transition options for city manager position.

Local News

City Council Discusses Course for Management Transition and Interim Manager

Special workshop on July 27 maps out options for filling leadership vacancy.

A cross section of a bus with multiple sleeping pods.

Local News

Homelessness Task Force Explores 'Dignity Bus' as Low-Cost Shelter Option

Olycap considers innovative mobile shelter to address urgent needs of unhoused residents.

Rose Harris with her vegetable haul, with leafy greens coming out of her shopping bag.

Local News

Why Local Food Access Programs Matter

A look at how the Jefferson County Farmers Markets are supporting neighbors with low incomes, keeping food dollars in our community, strengthening small farm businesses, and fostering a more resilient local economy.

Jefferson County Superior Courtroom from the gallery looking towards the jury box and out the windows.

Local News

Superior Criminal Court July 24, 2026: Indigent Services

Justice shouldn’t depend on personal wealth.

From left, Kyle LeMaire, Maggie Jo Chambers, Linda Dowdell, Kat Agudo and Morgan Bartholick.

Arts & Culture

Broadway at Sunset Makes the Power of a Musical Relevant for our Times

Local musicians bring their talents to the Field Hall.

From left, Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton, with a table of wine and food in the foreground.

Arts & Culture

Big Screen Views: The Invite

Perhaps there’s no such thing as the perfect on-screen sex therapist, but Penélope Cruz sure does come close.

The Daily Yonder

Medical Schools Work to Address Shortage of Specialists in Rural Healthcare

Program coordinators highlight the importance of cultural awareness and understanding of local challenges in training for new medical practitioners. But problems with luring young professionals to rural America go much farther.

InvestigateWest

Fired officers in Washington disproportionately land at tribal police departments

Facing hiring disadvantages and incomplete state misconduct records, tribal police departments disproportionately become landing places for officers fired elsewhere.

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